Special Educational Needs

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Questions (451, 452, 453)

Ken O'Flynn

Question:

451. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools in Cork that were issued guidance or support on implementing the Relate document during the 2025 SNA review period; and whether training was delivered in person or online. [64992/25]

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Ken O'Flynn

Question:

452. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of SNA allocation appeals lodged by Cork schools in 2025; and the proportion upheld in full or in part. [64993/25]

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Ken O'Flynn

Question:

453. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of Cork schools where the NCSE recommended no change in SNA allocation despite evidence of increased behavioural or high-support needs reported by the school. [64994/25]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Youth

I propose to take Questions Nos. 451 to 453, inclusive, together.

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is, in the first instance, the primary body responsible for the matter the Deputy has raised. I will arrange for your query to be forwarded to the NCSE for their attention and direct reply.

Deputies are also welcome to raise such queries with the NCSE directly through their dedicated Oireachtas query line at oireachtasqueries@ncse.ie.

Question No. 452 answered with Question No. 451.

Question No. 453 answered with Question No. 451.